FIRST TIME WITH TRAIN

Last year, I was eighteen years old. I had graduated from my senior high school, and I wanted to continue my education in Yogyakarta. I lived with my family in Cirebon for eighteen years. So, I would live alone there, and it was a new experience for me.

I went to Yogyakarta by train. Before I came to the train station, I did not know how to check in. All the procedures were so new to me. Fortunately, a security guard helped me and gave me directions to check in. After that, I entered the train and sat in a chair.

I listened to the song and really enjoyed it while I was on the train. After 5 hours on the train, I finally arrived in Yogyakarta, where I would start my new life. I was really excited to start my new adventure in the new city.

What is the text about?

• A trip to Cirebon

• A family vacation to a different city

• A student’s experience of moving to a new city

• A train station tour

• A graduation ceremony of a student in another city

Last year, I was eighteen years old. I had graduated from my senior high school, and I wanted to continue my education in Yogyakarta. I lived with my family in Cirebon for eighteen years. So, I would live alone there, and it was a new experience for me.

I went to Yogyakarta by train. Before I came to the train station, I did not know how to check in. All the procedures were so new to me. Fortunately, a security guard helped me and gave me directions to check in. After that, I entered the train and sat in a chair.

I listened to the song and really enjoyed it while I was on the train. After 5 hours on the train, I finally arrived in Yogyakarta, where I would start my new life. I was really excited to start my new adventure in the new city.

What is the main idea of the first paragraph?

• The writer went on vacation after graduating.

• The writer had lived alone in Cirebon.

• The writer decided to study abroad.

• The writer was preparing to live independently in Yogyakarta.

• The writer’s family moved to Yogyakarta together because of the job

Last year, I was eighteen years old. I had graduated from my senior high school, and I wanted to continue my education in Yogyakarta. I lived with my family in Cirebon for eighteen years. So, I would live alone there, and it was a new experience for me.

I went to Yogyakarta by train. Before I came to the train station, I did not know how to check in. All the procedures were so new to me. Fortunately, a security guard helped me and gave me directions to check in. After that, I entered the train and sat in a chair.

I listened to the song and really enjoyed it while I was on the train. After 5 hours on the train, I finally arrived in Yogyakarta, where I would start my new life. I was really excited to start my new adventure in the new city.

How did the writer travel to Yogyakarta?

• By bus

• By plane

• By car

• By train

• On foot

Last year, I was eighteen years old. I had graduated from my senior high school, and I wanted to continue my education in Yogyakarta. I lived with my family in Cirebon for eighteen years. So, I would live alone there, and it was a new experience for me.

I went to Yogyakarta by train. Before I came to the train station, I did not know how to check in. All the procedures were so new to me. Fortunately, a security guard helped me and gave me directions to check in. After that, I entered the train and sat in a chair.

I listened to the song and really enjoyed it while I was on the train. After 5 hours on the train, I finally arrived in Yogyakarta, where I would start my new life. I was really excited to start my new adventure in the new city.

What can be inferred about the writer’s experience at the train station?

• He was very confident with the procedures of travelling by train

• He had traveled by train many times before.

• He needed help because it was a new experience.

• He was late for the train.

• He didn’t enjoy the journey.

Last year, I was eighteen years old. I had graduated from my senior high school, and I wanted to continue my education in Yogyakarta. I lived with my family in Cirebon for eighteen years. So, I would live alone there, and it was a new experience for me.

I went to Yogyakarta by train. Before I came to the train station, I did not know how to check in. All the procedures were so new to me. Fortunately, a security guard helped me and gave me directions to check in. After that, I entered the train and sat in a chair.

I listened to the song and really enjoyed it while I was on the train. After 5 hours on the train, I finally arrived in Yogyakarta, where I would start my new life. I was really excited to start my new adventure in the new city.

What does the word "it" in the sentence "I listened to the song and really enjoyed it..." refer to?

• The train

• The song

• The chair

• The direction

• The journey

Last year, I was eighteen years old. I had graduated from my senior high school, and I wanted to continue my education in Yogyakarta. I lived with my family in Cirebon for eighteen years. So, I would live alone there, and it was a new experience for me.

I went to Yogyakarta by train. Before I came to the train station, I did not know how to check in. All the procedures were so new to me. Fortunately, a security guard helped me and gave me directions to check in. After that, I entered the train and sat in a chair.

I listened to the song and really enjoyed it while I was on the train. After 5 hours on the train, I finally arrived in Yogyakarta, where I would start my new life. I was really excited to start my new adventure in the new city.

What is the meaning of the word “excited” in the last sentence?

• Nervous and afraid

• Confused

• Happy and eager

• Bored

• Tired

Last year, I was eighteen years old. I had graduated from my senior high school, and I wanted to continue my education in Yogyakarta. I lived with my family in Cirebon for eighteen years. So, I would live alone there, and it was a new experience for me.

I went to Yogyakarta by train. Before I came to the train station, I did not know how to check in. All the procedures were so new to me. Fortunately, a security guard helped me and gave me directions to check in. After that, I entered the train and sat in a chair.

I listened to the song and really enjoyed it while I was on the train. After 5 hours on the train, I finally arrived in Yogyakarta, where I would start my new life. I was really excited to start my new adventure in the new city.

How long did the train journey take?

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

• 5 hours

• 6 hours

• 7 hours

Last year, I was eighteen years old. I had graduated from my senior high school, and I wanted to continue my education in Yogyakarta. I lived with my family in Cirebon for eighteen years. So, I would live alone there, and it was a new experience for me.

I went to Yogyakarta by train. Before I came to the train station, I did not know how to check in. All the procedures were so new to me. Fortunately, a security guard helped me and gave me directions to check in. After that, I entered the train and sat in a chair.

I listened to the song and really enjoyed it while I was on the train. After 5 hours on the train, I finally arrived in Yogyakarta, where I would start my new life. I was really excited to start my new adventure in the new city.

Which of the following statements are TRUE according to the text? (There are more than one correct answers)

• The writer graduated from high school before moving.

• The writer traveled alone to Yogyakarta.

• The writer had been to Yogyakarta many times before.

• The writer had been to Yogyakarta many times before.

• The writer drove to Yogyakarta.